Hotel Sainte-Anne Quebec City

Highly praised hotel within the walls of Old Québec with free breakfast and off-site parking

Pros

Free Wi-Fi and free breakfast

Many guests described their rooms as clean and well appointed

Many reviewers found the location ideal for exploring Old Québec on foot

Many guests praised the food at the free breakfast

Several reviewers complimented the staff for their friendly and accommodating service

Cons

Parking is off site and costs $17 per day

A few guests thought that their rooms were small and stuffy

Limited front desk hours: 7 am to 11 pm

Freebies

Free Wi-Fi

Free Breakfast

Rooms

Adults

Kids

Kids' Ages

Editor's Analysis

Updated May 11, 2015

Overview

This boutique hotel is centrally located in Old Québec a 3-minute walk from Chateau Frontenac, on a pedestrian street, and is ideal for guests looking to explore the old city on foot. The Château Laurier, boutique shopping (includes shopping at the Quartier Petit Champlain), and the Saint Lawrence River waterfront (and ferry to Levis) are all within a 6-minute walk of this property.

This hotel is 100% smoke free and pet-free and all 28 rooms are furnished with queen beds and a modern glassed shower. The following amenities are included in all rooms: free Wi-Fi, a Keurig coffeemaker, a mini-fridge a 40" flat screen TV, a work desk, an iron with ironing board, a magnifying mirror and individual climate control.

Off-site parking, in parking garages, is available for an additional fee of $17 per 24 hours and the nearest one is located about a 3-minute walk from the hotel. Guests also found metered street parking that was free from 9 pm to 9 am around the corner. Guests should note that there is no direct car access to the front doors of the hotel due to it being located on a pedestrian street.

The on-site restaurant and lounge, Le Grill offers fine dining and a seasonal terrace on the pedestrian street. During the winter season (from mid-October to April) the restaurant offers a free continental breakfast. During the summer season (May to mid-October) the restaurant is open for breakfast (free), lunch and dinner. Room service is also available.

The Québec Citadel (historic fort) is a 9-minute walk away and the Plains of Abraham (historic battlefield and concert/festival) is 5 minutes away by car. The entertainment district of downtown Québec, which features Le Grand Théâtre de Québec (performing arts venue) and the Québec Conference Centre is a 5-minute drive away.

The Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is a about a 20-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)

Among the reviews used for this analysis, positive reviews greatly outnumbered negative reviews.

Many guests described their rooms as clean and well appointed with modern furnishings. A few reviewers specifically appreciated the exposed brick walls in their guest rooms. One guest described his room as contemporary, while another reviewer thought that her room was nicely decorated. Several guests also found their beds to be comfortable and the linens to be of high quality. A couple of reviewers described their rooms as quiet.

Many reviewers found the location of this property ideal for exploring Old Québec on foot. Guests also mentioned finding many restaurants nearby and within walking distance.

Many guests praised the food at the free breakfast and reviewers described the selection as including: omelettes, eggs prepared to order, breads, fruit, coffee, tea, and juice.

The staff were often complimented and guests described the front desk agents as friendly, accommodating, and quick to provide directions and recommendations.

Several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.

As mentioned above, positive reviews for this property greatly outnumbered negative reviews among the reviews read for this report. However, there were a couple of common concerns and a few isolated complaints.

A few guests thought that although the breakfast was good, it still provided limited selection.

Some guests found the rooms too small and stuffy with windows that didn't open. A couple of guests found exterior lights seeping through their curtains at night, making the room too bright. A couple of guests complained of noise transfer, one from the elevators and ice machine, and another could hear other guests through the walls.

Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.4 out of 5, with 96% of 691 guests recommending the property.

TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #41 out of 104 properties in Québec City, from 374 reviews.

Booking.com gave this property an average score of 8.8 out of 10, based on 737 guest reviews.

Analyzed by Tammy B.

Writing chose Tammy from the moment she could hold a pencil. The stories may have changed through the years, from creative fiction to television news reporting, but Tammy's passion for words (and fondness for pencils) continues on.